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Republican Statehouses Are Flexing Their Muscles To Rein In Cities

The NPR Politics Podcast

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This chapter explores the growing trend of state legislatures debating bills that limit the powers of local officials in critical areas like housing, public safety, and education. It highlights the rise of over 600 such bills, mainly from Republican-led states, and examines the potential consequences for local governance.

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